COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing: economic, psychological, family, and technological effects

Abstract

Introduction:The concept of social isolation is currently understood as a measure of epidemiological containment that aims to reduce the speed of spread of the disease, enabling health services to prepare their resources to cope with the likely increase in demand, while also seeking to provide additional protection to groups considered to be at higher risk. Objective: The present narrative review aims to compile and synthesize the literature related to social isolation produced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Method: This study is a narrative review of the literature on social isolation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: 73 publications were included for full-text reading and were classified into the following categories: levels of social isolation, economic effects, family relationships, health system, mental health of the population, and use of technology. Conclusions: It is necessary to plan an escalation of responses to the consequences of the pandemic, especially in view of the increased demand on the health sector and social services. The negative effects of social isolation can be prevented by public policies that offer a response to the economic recession, maintenance of social work, encouragement of quality care in mental health services, and community support for vulnerable families.

Health-Risk Behaviors, COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors, and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Working-Age Population of Bangkok, Thailand

“…The participants were most affected at high levels in psychological aspects (52.1%), followed by economic and family effects (44.4% and 41.2%, respectively). Previous studies also revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic economic, psychological, and family relationship effects [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Such impacts likely caused working-age groups to adjust to daily life, work, and taking care of themselves and their families, leading to better behaviors for preventing COVID-19 infection.…”

“…This can lead to the spread of infection among family members and communities. The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted the economy, society, education, and health [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Prior research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand demonstrated a correlation between public anxiety and knowledge about the virus and COVID-19 preventive behaviors in various populations, such as university students [ 3 , 9 ], health-care workers [ 10 ], and older adults [ 11 ].…”

Inovações narrativas e estilísticas em Amor de Mãe: caminhos da telenovela brasileira em tempos de pandemia

“…Entretanto, é preciso mantermos em alerta que as desigualdades sociais e de acesso à internet persistem. Além disso, o isolamento social intensifica o uso de mídias sociais para interação (PRIMO, 2020) e o maior tempo de permanência nos lares traz à tona diversas questões, as quais refletem na saúde mental, com aumento dos quadros de stress, ansiedade, depressão, violência e consumo abusivo de álcool (BOTH et al, 2021). Relatos de ansiedade e dificuldade de concentração, cansaço por uso demasiado de telas e até uso compartilhado do ambiente doméstico são alguns dos exemplos de como a pandemia afetou os informantes, os quais também repercutiram no consumo audiovisual.…”

“…Alguns setores retornaram às atividades presenciais, enquanto outros permaneceram remotamente. As relações pessoais, de trabalho e de consumo foram, em grande parte, mediadas por tecnologias, com implicações econômicas e psicológicas (BOTH et al, 2021). As telas foram um refúgio, mas também palco para o estarrecer com a desinformação.…”

Protective role of ginseng in endometriosis during covid-19

“…Most countries have adopted these precautions to limit the spread of COVID. However, these measures themselves have caused a health crisis, worsening mental health and increasing numbers of suicides [ 8 , 9 ]. Endometriosis is one of the most common benign gynecological conditions in premenopausal women.…”